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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
6
MAASHINGTON Oct 2 The Mississippi census shows the state losing residents for the first time since 1910 with a population of 1,789,182, down 7,932 or 0.44 percent from ten years earlier. Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and South Dakota reported gains, Oklahoma recording the largest rise of 370,409 or 22.4 percent.
Cleveland, the American League leaders, moved into the third game of the final series with Detroit needing one more win to clinch the pennant. Yesterday’s split left Detroit with two chances, while Cleveland’s lead over Chicago grew, and a cold day limited attendance to about 1000 as Coyleskie and Dauss were slated to pitch.
Governor James M Cox Democratic presidential nominee ends western tour in Missouri after a stop in Joplin. He plans three speeches in Kansas City with a principal address at Fremont dedication on Monday. Cox and his party depart for Columbus tonight to continue the campaign.
Toledo October 2 Ted Lewis actor and star of The Greenwich Follies reported to police that his hotel room was entered and $2,500 in cash and valuables were taken. His wife also lost fur and jewelry in the burglary.
New York dispatch reports over 200000 British coal miners striking after a breakdown in the Jaater postponement pact. Early trading showed a sharp broad market drop with De selling off from 2191 to 2186 and the pro ber weaker, while only one transfer delivery occurred.
A teens robbed a Toledo drugstore last night authorities say the incident involved a confrontation with a clerk who refused to surrender the requested items. The suspects fled the scene with an unknown amount of merchandise and money. Police have opened an investigation and seek tips from the public.
Eight Akron inmates escaped from the county jail this morning by breaking a range and a window. Recaptured soon after was Iniz Martinis while attempting another break on West Market Street. Police and deputies conducted a citywide search. Escapees listed include Albert Lopez, Joseph Wardell, J B Flabb, Henry Welmer, William Morrison, Gregory Vierenzo, and Raymond Harris.
Milan Oct 2 An accord on all questions unsettled in the metal workers movement was reached after a three hour discussion by a meeting of representatives of the two sides arranged by Prefect Lusignol. Masters agree to pay the actual value of work done during plant occupation where this value exceeds the arrears of higher wages granted by the prior Rome settlement.
Cleveland, Oct 2 Judge Frank S Day sentenced Charles Cross to death after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the May 2 slaying of Jacob Bernstein. Cross becomes the third man in two weeks to receive the death penalty. he is ordered to be electrocuted on January 20.
Louisville oct 2 judge Ernest Clark of the Kentucky court of appeals granted an injunction to W W Gregg Lomsville Nashville passenger conductor to prevent being supplanted on his run by William Pennybacker The case arose from Pennybackers bid for Gregg s job under the seniority contract and the railway conductors brotherhood The injunction was refused and appealed to the court of appeals It is said to be the first case of its kind in civil courts
The Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company announced approval of its new fare schedule by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Youngstown to Sharon, Pennsylvania, line will see fares cut from 36 to 25 cents, effective tomorrow, with a reduction continuing as routes adjust to the new scale.
Census figures released show Wisconsin with 2,631,839 residents up 297,879 to 12.8 percent, Oklahoma 2,027,564 up 370,409 to 22.4 percent, South Dakota 635,839 up 31,951 to 8.9 percent, Mississippi 1,789,182 down 7,932 to 0.4 percent. The report covers immigrant and native populations across states with gains and declines noted.
Senator Harding calls for a unified nation with stabilized transport systems and inland waterways. He backs cooperative farm marketing, farm ownership, stable labor, and protection from unfair foreign competition, plus adult education as a bulwark against radicalism and a boost to rural schooling standards.
John Stephanie aged 23 a machinist from Cleveland wed Priscilla Lully 18 of Lorain. Joseph Oliy 23 a machinist from Jo-Tain married Jennie Jesensh 16 of Amherst.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced approval of a 3 000 000 loan to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to fund right of way and structure improvements to boost freight movement. Also notes requisition papers from Columbus for Geo Zegeer of Youngstown to return to West Virginia for abandonment of his family and James Anderson of Cleveland to Michigan on embezzlement charges.
New York stocks slip and rise in late session with rails leading, industrials and steels rallying now and then. Bond market firm, treasury issues mixed while cotton and commodities edges shift. Columbus and Chicago trading reflect widespread price changes in wheat corn and pork futures.
Cleveland market notes show poultry strong fowls 36 to 27, eggs and vegetables including New Jersey potatoes at 1.50 per bushel. Calves and cattle steady with calf prices around 1900, lambs 12 to 13.25, hogs 13 to 16. Mixed markets in Cleveland and Veland reporting steady hogs and cattle. Chicago markets report butter at 4.58, eggs around 56 to 55 for various grades, live poultry weaker, cattle steady to higher with top around 18.35 for week, hogs 16 to 25, sheep lean with fat western lambs noted.
Prices ease across categories with 59 to Tic lower cattle, feeders down about 1, fat natives and fat feeder sheep and yearlings 25 to 50 cents lower, indicating softer demand and lighter receipts in the livestock market.
Reported in 1908 a man offered $8 000 with $40 000 more in a bank to throw a game to New York. Authorities discussed a national tribunal to oversee baseball rather than private interests. Major clubs endorse the plan and potential tribunal members include Pershing Heart Landis Wood.
The Sandusky county memorial parkway dedication is set for October 4 in Fremont with Senator Harding as principal speaker and Hon. Frank B Willig Hon. Harry L. Davis and other Republicans to participate Governor Cox is invited to speak. The event aims to be non partisan but will rally support for Harding and other candidates.
Senator Crane died after a long period of illness marked by drowsiness and heavy sleep culminating in partial coma. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2:30 PM at Sugar Hill with burial in the family lot at Dalton. Three Lorain men are paroled from Mansfield Reformatory, with Crandall to be released immediately, Jackson on October 15, and Vida on November 1.
Peter McKenazie of Elyria enlisted at the Lofain recruiting office for three years in the 101st Infantry. He departed for Camp Sherman to begin his service.
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